Micro climate fear over Navitus wind farm plan (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Micro climate fear over Navitus wind farm plan
3:00pm Thursday 19th July 2012 in Bournemouth
PLANNERS have voiced fears that Bournemouth’s micro climate could be affected by the proposed wind farm in Poole Bay.
Principal planning officer Steve Davies said climate change was among concerns along with potential noise, beach replenishment and traffic caused during the construction of the proposed wind farm.
In a report to the borough’s planning board, Mr Davies said: “It is important that these are investigated thoroughly even though they may appear of secondary importance. We also need to consider the implications of the environmental consequences on the local economy and tourism.”
Earlier Mr Davies recommended that the board highlighted their concerns about “the potential impact of the wind farm.”
He said: “The main issue is going to be the visual impact. Sea views are very important to the people of and visitors to Bournemouth. It is important to set out concerns.”
His recommendation won the board’s backing, although the council is not being formally consulted on Eneco’s wind park plans.
Cllr Mike Greene stressed the need for an independent report into the impact the proposed wind farm would have.
He added: “I have heard reports of wind farms where the effect has been like a helicopter – we could end up with no tourists.”
Cllr Lynda Price said: “I object to it very strongly. Are we prepared to take a chance with the climate? I feel more scientific studies are needed to assess how much we could lose from tourism and climate change.”
Cllr Johann Edward said: “I am particularly surprised to hear it could change the whole micro climate of Bournemouth.” He stressed the need for a three-dimensional visualisation of the proposed wind farm to assess its impact.”
Board chairman Cllr David Kelsey said: “Sustainability is an issue.
“The last thing anybody wants to see is the turbines not working after 10 years and we end up with rotten, decaying masts.”
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Comments(12)
jobsworthwatch
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5:23pm Thu 19 Jul 12
If this an accurate account of the 'boards' proceedings its clear that they haven't a clue what they are talking about and are completely out of their depth. No doubt not one of them has an engineering or scientific background and they are presiding over whether or not we get an off shore wind farm!
whataboutthat
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5:32pm Thu 19 Jul 12
'although the council is not being formally consulted'
that's right, these things are imposed, no matter how clueless council officers are...reduced to bleating.
penhale
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5:38pm Thu 19 Jul 12
As far as the micro climate goes for Bournemouth, has anyone noticed the weather over the last couple of years, what micro climate are we worried about losing here.
My thoughts are that there is no climate change, it's all balderdash banded about by some tree hugging hippies and also used by successive governments to increase taxes to combat something that is not there.
jobsworthwatch
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5:45pm Thu 19 Jul 12
whataboutthat wrote:OK, so they're being informally consulted, just as worrying I think!
jobsworthwatch - the answer's in the little stinger: 'although the council is not being formally consulted' that's right, these things are imposed, no matter how clueless council officers are...reduced to bleating.
pete woodley
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6:13pm Thu 19 Jul 12
pete woodley
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6:15pm Thu 19 Jul 12
Yankee1
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12:10am Fri 20 Jul 12
The future (50 years) for the UK is natural gas and nuclear. Until 'they' produce an alternative that works. If you want to mine an environmentally sound resource, build first a tidal barrage across the Severn. This has been discussed for nigh on 40 years, and will produces ceaseless energy, unlike windmills tethered in the sea, which will work when the wind blows.
Glashen
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12:34am Fri 20 Jul 12
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a.g.o.g.
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9:13am Fri 20 Jul 12
Glashen wrote:it`s been nobbled!
If you want to know what a wind farm can do to the micro climate have a look at this picture: - http://i147.photobuc ket.com/albums/r301/ whiston/offshore_hdt _019op.jpg
bea
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9:57am Fri 20 Jul 12
http://www.thesunday
times.co.uk/sto/news
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/article867914.ece
derek_acorah
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12:12pm Fri 20 Jul 12
Glashen wrote:Really cool pic. People would come from far and wide to see that, perhaps it needs to be moved closer to the shore to enable a better view. Perhaps the turbines could be modified to spray some red and blue dye into the clouds. Would look like the Red arrows.
If you want to know what a wind farm can do to the micro climate have a look at this picture:
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whataboutthat says...
4:45pm Thu 19 Jul 12